Ch.63 Adventurers and Explorers, Trust and Slight Distrust

What do you imagine when you hear the word "adventurer"?

Most people probably imagine something they often see in games, novels, etc.

That adventurer who ventures into uncharted lands where no one has ever set foot to, defeating monsters and finding treasure.

That's exactly it.

Although the term is so widespread that everyone knows about it, unfortunately there are no people in this game who are called adventurers.

They're called explorers instead.

There's no difference in what they do, it's exactly the same. It's just called something different. The difference is whether you're adventuring or exploring.

In other words, they are simply called explorers rather than adventurers.

So what is an explorer? As the name suggests, they are those who explore.

That is a common understanding shared by every NPCs and Players alike.

Just by saying "explorer," Anyone would understand that they are people who accept requests from people and carry out tasks such as hunting monsters, gathering desired items, and providing escorts.

There's a separate job named "Explorer" that's only available to players, so NPCs cannot choose or take up that job, but that word is also used as the general term for those who travel on requests from other people.

When the game "Mystery of Life" was first released, players who logged in found themselves descending from heaven into this world like messengers of God or something.

The people of this world were surprised by the appearance of a new race that is demigod (players), but after receiving an oracle from God to the church, and the church spreads that oracle about it throughout the world, and so they began to accept each other as people created by the same God, and began to build a civilization together.

For those who live in this game world, it's an event that happened a long, long time ago.

The first demigod they encountered had Explorer as their job, so everyone who came after that are starting to be called that as well.

The reason that title hasn't disappeared is that it keeps being used to this day.

This name became established and has remained unchanged.

Therefore, the term explorer is not only used to refer to players, but also to NPCs who engage in the same activities.

The reason I often talk with the mindset of Explorers = players is simply because it's easier to explain. There's no other reason.

"By the way, Vester, you said you were gonna explain things like whether you can take off your clothes or not, and how they automatically heal, but when do you plan to explain that to me? After we meet up with Takemaru and the others?"

Mimia-san nodded in agreement at Sakidori Midori-san's statement.

Well, if they, or rather Takemaru-san, seem interested in me, I think it would be best if I don't explain it here right now.

Wait, that's a bad way to put it, I mean that if they want to know about fairies.

As for Shuuto-san and Kaito-san, I'd like to send them a friend request, but to be honest I haven't really spoken to them that much yet, so I'm a little worried about telling them.

Speaking of which, I only met Sakidori Midori-san 2 days ago, and Takemaru-san and Mimia-san just today. I'm really easy to get along with, huh.

I guess that just goes to show that the 3 of them are good people, people I feel would be okay to share stuff with.

"I'm wondering if Takemaru-san wants to know too. If so, I think it would be better to tell at the celebration party rather than now."

If not, it's perfectly fine to talk about it now.

I thought about it a lot in the changing room, and it wouldn't be strange if some of the NPCs had already explained to the players what fairies were.

In that case, it will be a bit of work, but I can just tell Takemaru-dan individually later.

The reason I feel comfortable talking to them about me is because I think I can trust them, but I wouldn't react the same way if a stranger is the one asking.

The two biggest things that made me feel closer to them were defeating monsters together and taking a bath together.

Sakidori Midori-san is the first friend I've made since becoming a fairy, we can tease each other and I can trust her not to tell anyone about what we talk about.

As for Mimia-san, the biggest thing was that we became closer through various things, especially in the bath. She really wanted to be friends with me, and she helped me when I was having trouble washing myself.

It may be because she wanted someone younger and smaller than her to take care of, more like a younger sister, but it's nice to know the reason she did all that.

And most importantly, we were eventually recognized by God (AI) and became sisters.

This title must be gotten if you agree with it from the heart, so there is no better way to trust Mimia-san.

"Ah, I think Takemaru probably doesn't care either way. He won't force anyone to talk, and he's the type to just accept the other person as they are. Even though his fighting style is brutal, that's what makes him cool."

So Takemaru-san is a handsome barbarian with a big heart? That last sentence is really disturbing, though.

If you ask me if he's barbaric, I'd say yes, as he does some pretty crazy things, like ripping that slime into pieces so small it almost looked pitiful.

Now that I think about it, I realized, "Does this mean I'm doing something crazy too?"

Suffocating, rotting, feeding rotten stuff... but that doesn't make me barbaric.

Not barbaric, but evil? No, surely that doesn't apply to me.

“The fact that you haven’t mentioned Onii and Kaito’s names means that it’s still too early to talk to them, right? Ah, no, we only met you today so I think it’s only natural, but I’m in the same position as them so I wonder if it’s okay for me to listen.”

“I haven’t had much of a chance to talk to Shuuto-san and the Kaito-san yet, and… Mimia-san is… well… my, Onee-chan… so I can trust you…”

"O-Onee-chan...! I-Is that so. Hehehe."

"Hee, Onee-chan, huh. Good for you, Mimia."

Mimia-san seemed a little tickled by my words, but she laughed happily.

Sakidori Midori-san grinned after hearing me.

"Muu. What is it, Sakidori Midori-san? What's wrong with calling my Onee-chan "Onee-chan"?"

"I didn't mean anything bad. I just told Mimia I was glad she got called by that. What's wrong? Your ears are red."

I turn my face away from the teasing Sakidori Midori-san and cover my ears with my hands.

When I touch my ears, they feel a little hot. So it's true that they're red, huh.

Mimia-san seemed to understand the reason why I'm not going to tell Shuuto-san and Kaito-san, but even though she understood, she had a sad look on her face for a moment.

Well, if we're going to be friends from now on anyway... Does that seem unfair to her?

It's a mystery why I have to worry about it, but it's something that will eventually become known. Whether I tell others about it or not, it will spread from other fairies or NPCs eventually.

In that case, I guess it's fine if I explain everything together... I'm someone who changes my mind all the time.

I remove my hands from my ears and open my mouth.

"I've decided. I would like to explain at the celebration party. I trust you all, so I will explain to everyone all at once."

It would be a hassle to have to explain the same thing twice.

Promise me that none of you would share my personal information, Okay?

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〘Consumable Item: Coffee Milk〙

A drink made by mixing coffee and milk.

It has just the right balance of bitterness and sweetness, making it popular with both adults and children.

At public baths, it is only sold in bottles, but at stores it is sold in containers other than bottles.

In the real world, the name has changed to something like a coffee-infused milk drink.

〘Consumable Item: Fruit Milk〙

A drink made from a mixture of fruit juices and milk.

It's hard to guess what fruit is used, but the combination of fruit juice and milk creates a sweetness that soothes tired bodies. It's especially popular with children.

In the real world, the name has changed to something like a fruit juice-infused milk drink.

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TL note :

It's a bit early, but after this, I have to go out of town for the first time in years, so I'm not sure if I'm gonna have enough mental capacity to translate during that.

If I'm not as tired as I expected myself to be, I'll continue translating as usual, but if not, I'll see you in a few days.